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We are giving computer access to kids too early.
Do you agree ?
Do you agree ?
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Some countries are not only introducing computer lessons in primary schools,
they are also pushing for computer programming lessons for school children.
Do you agree ?
Coming from a Waldorf school orientation (for my kids at least), and reading all the literature on how damaging screen time can be on young brains, I think it's a terrible idea.
Started programming in Elementary school on a Vic20.Some countries are not only introducing computer lessons in primary schools,
they are also pushing for computer programming lessons for school children.
Do you agree ?
Coming from a Waldorf school orientation (for my kids at least), and reading all the literature on how damaging screen time can be on young brains, I think it's a terrible idea.
Some countries are not only introducing computer lessons in primary schools,
they are also pushing for computer programming lessons for school children.
Do you agree ?
Learning programming has almost nothing to do with just parking someone in front of a screen. It's about developing the thought processes required to analyze and solve a problem. It's very similar to math, except that it's less abstract and allows you to build things quickly. I've barely used my programming skills at all int he last several years, but I use those analytical thought processes every day.
Certainly, it is, although I have an IT background myself.
(1) Children should spend time to learn and memorize all the basics.
If their foundation is not firm, they'd have learning problems later.
In this life, there are more important things to learn than computers.
(2) If we allow them to search anything just with Google, they'd
not know how to use dictionaries, encyclopaedia and other types
of reference books. They'd become lazy.
(3) Letting them to learn how to use computers would open the door
to playing games and net surfing, which could be harmful for them.
Net surfing is known to have the potential of destroying concentration and
reading ability. Also they'd spend less and less time with books, and
more and more time with games.
Good habits should be formed as early as possible.
Started programming in Elementary school on a Vic20.
Helped with Spelling, Typing, Math, Logic, Science, Physics, Music, Electronics.
The VIC-20 (Germany: VC-20;[3] Japan: VIC-1001) is an 8-bit home computer which was sold by Commodore Business Machines. The VIC-20 was announced in 1980,[4] roughly three years after Commodore's first personal computer, the PET. The VIC-20 was the first computer of any description to sell one million units.[5]
Started programming in Elementary school on a Vic20.
Helped with Spelling, Typing, Math, Logic, Science, Physics, Music, Electronics.
The VIC-20 (Germany: VC-20;[3] Japan: VIC-1001) is an 8-bit home computer which was sold by Commodore Business Machines. The VIC-20 was announced in 1980,[4] roughly three years after Commodore's first personal computer, the PET. The VIC-20 was the first computer of any description to sell one million units.[5]
And there are other ways to develop the thought processes, which Waldorf uses.
It's not useful citing A FEW individual cases, what's important is to look at it from a statistical perspective -- you can't prove a case with only a few examples, you need a large sample. Would you trust a medicine which was tested only with 2 patients?
Your reading and concentration have not been affected because most of you are perhaps exceptional people. But what about those who are average or below? The fact is a high proportion of people have been affected by excessive use of Internet and games. Look at Nielsen's research.
It's not useful citing A FEW individual cases, what's important is to look at it from a statistical perspective -- you can't prove a case with only a few examples, you need a large sample. Would you trust a medicine which was tested only with 2 patients?
Your reading and concentration have not been affected because most of you are perhaps exceptional people. But what about those who are average or below? The fact is a high proportion of people have been affected by excessive use of Internet and games. Look at Nielsen's research.
the most basic aspects should be taught.Some countries are not only introducing computer lessons in primary schools,
they are also pushing for computer programming lessons for school children.
Do you agree ?
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